SST-CC COUNSELING

College and Career Readiness is an integral part of the total experience of SST Public Schools. SST Public School College and Career advising framework, adapted from the National Office for School Counselor Advocacy (NOSCA) national model, is written to reflect a comprehensive approach to the eight components of College and Career Readiness.Process at SST Public Schools

1. College AspirationsBuild a college-going culture based on early college awareness by nurturing in students the confidence to aspire to college and the resilience to overcome challenges along the way. Maintain high expectations by providing adequate supports, building social capital, and conveying the conviction that all students can succeed in college.2. Academic Planning for College and Career Readiness Advance students’ planning, preparation, participation, and performance in a rigorous academic program that connects to their college and career aspirations and goals.3. Enrichment and Extracurricular Engagement Ensure equitable exposure to a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities that build leadership, nurture talents and interests, and increase engagement with school.4. College and Career Exploration and Selection ProcessesProvide early and ongoing exposure to experiences and information necessary to make informed decisions when selecting a college or career that connects to academic preparation and future aspirations.5. College and Career AssessmentsPromote preparation, participation, and performance in college and career assessments by all students.6. College Affordability Planning Provide students and families with comprehensive information about college costs, options for paying for college, and the financial aid and scholarship processes and eligibility requirements, so they are able to plan for and afford a college education.7. College and Career Admission Processes Ensure that students and families have an early and ongoing understanding of the college and career application and admission processes so they can find the postsecondary options that are the best fit with their aspirations and interests.8. Transition from High School Graduation to College Enrollment Connect students to school and community resources to help the students overcome barriers and ensure the successful transition from high school to college.

Location

School of Science and Technology Corpus Christi

SST Schools are high performing K-12 college preparatory charter schools focusing on math, science, engineering, and computer technologies. Our schools have provided students from under-served communities the opportunity to excel in their studies in a small classroom environment focused on providing the skills they need to succeed in life.